Our bodies hold tension that arises from the pressures of day to day life.  Frequently, we are not even aware of these tight spots until we intentionally engage in a stress relieving activity such as yoga or getting a massage.  However, the ability to let go of the habitual tension in the muscles allows us a greater sense of relaxation and ease.  When we feel more in control of the relaxation response, we are better able to respond with skillful and purposeful action to the inevitable challenges that arise.

Although the post is from 2010, Carole over at Rejuvenation Lounge compiled an excellent list of immediate ways to release muscular tension, all of which hold true today.

I encourage you to jump over to her site to discover some valuable methods to add to your own arsenal of stress busters.